|
State |
Provision |
Statute or Rule |
Penalties |
|
Arizona |
Administrative Code provision prohibits school bus drivers from using a mobile phone while operating the school bus. |
A.A.C. Title 17 Chapter 9, Art. 1 R17-9-104 |
No penalty specified. |
|
Arkansas |
Prohibits the use of a cellular telephone while operating a school bus. |
Arkansas Code 6-19-120 |
Unclassified misdemeanor; fine of $100-$250. |
|
California |
Requires that rental cars with embedded cell phone equipment contain written instructions on the safe use of the phone while driving.
Prohibits any person from driving a motor vehicle if a video monitor, or a video screen or any other similar device that displays a video signal is operating and is located forward of the driver's seat or is visible to the driver. Provides exceptions for emergency equipment. |
California Vehicle Code 2890
Chapter 303 |
$100 maximum for first violation; $200 maximum for second violation; $250 for third and subsequent violations committed within one year.
No penalty specified. |
|
Delaware |
Establishes a task force to study and make findings and recommendations regarding driver distractions including mobile telephone use. |
HCR 30 |
Not applicable. |
|
Florida |
Requires that drivers who use a head set with a mobile phone while driving must use a head set that provides sound through one ear and allows surrounding sound to be heard with the other ear.
Requires distracted driver annual accident reports. Preempts local jurisdictions from enacting restrictive ordinances. |
FLS 316.304
FS 316.0075 |
$30 for each violation; non-moving violation.
Not applicable. |
|
Illinois |
Single-sided headset or earpiece is permitted with a mobile phone while driving.
School bus drivers prohibited from using a mobile phone while driving except in emergency situations. |
Public Act 92-0152
Public Act 92-730 |
No penalty specified.
Petty offense punishable by $100 to $250 fine. |
|
Kentucky |
Prohibits local governments from restricting mobile telephone use while driving. |
KRS Chap. 94 |
Not applicable. |
|
Louisiana |
Prohibits local jurisdictions from regulating cell phone use while driving.
Prohibits driving a motor vehicle with a television capable of receiving any pre-recorded visual presentation unless the TV is behind the driver's seat or not visible to the driver while he or she is operating the vehicle.
Creates a task force to study technological and non-technological driver distractions. The task force is to submit recommendations to the Legislature. |
Act No. 281
Act No. 1171
Sent to Secretary of State, 05/30/03 |
Not applicable.
No penalty specified.
Not applicable. |
|
Maine |
Requires those under age 21 to obtain an instruction permit and complete training prior to obtaining a driver's license. Prohibits a person with an instruction permit from using a mobile phone while driving. |
Public Law No. 286 |
No penalty specified. |
|
Massachusetts |
Cellular phone use is permitted as long as it does not interfere with the operation of the vehicle and one hand remains on the steering wheel at all times.
No person shall operate a moving school bus while using a mobile telephone. |
GLA 90-13
GLA 90-7B |
$35 maximum fine for first violation; $35 to $75 for second violation; $75 to $150 for third and subsequent violations committed within one year.
No penalty specified. |
|
Mississippi |
Prohibits local jurisdictions from restricting mobile phone use while driving. |
Chapter 491 |
Not applicable. |
|
Nevada |
Prohibits local jurisdictions from regulating use of cell phone while driving. |
Chapter 237 |
Not applicable. |
|
New York |
Drivers prohibited from talking on hand-held mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle. |
Veh. And Traffic Code §1225. |
Not more than $100. |
|
New Jersey |
Prohibits drivers younger than age 21 who have only a learner's permit from using a mobile phone while driving.
Prohibits the use of a cell phone while driving a school bus.
Establishes the Driver Distraction and Highway Safety Task Force to study driver distractions and make recommendations. |
P.L. 2001 Chapter 420. Codified as N.J.R.S 39:3-13
P.L.2002, c.120
P.L.2001, JR-9 |
$100 fine or 90-day permit suspension.
$100-$150 fine.
Not applicable. |
|
Oklahoma |
Prohibits local jurisdictions from restricting use of cell phone while driving. |
2001 HB 1081. |
Not applicable. |
|
Oregon |
Prohibits local jurisdictions from restricting use of cell phone while driving. |
2001 HB 2987 |
Not applicable. |
|
Rhode Island |
Prohibits the use of cell phones while driving by school bus drivers except in the case of emergency. |
31-22-11.8 |
No penalty specified. |
|
Tennessee |
Prohibits the use of a cell phone while operating a school bus. |
TCA §58-8-192 |
Class C misdemeanor, $50 fine. |
